Newcastle hold off Liverpool to claim first major trophy since 1969

SourceEurosport

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Newcastle lifted their first major trophy since 1969 after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

The Magpies dominated the Premier League leaders from start to finish, taking a 2-0 lead through a thunderous header from Dan Burn and a calm finish from Alexander Isak.

Federico Chiesa’s late goal gave Liverpool hope of an unlikely comeback in stoppage time, but Newcastle held on to win their first trophy since claiming the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.

The Carabao Cup triumph was also their first domestic trophy since they lifted the 1955 FA Cup.

The defeat capped a heartbreaking week for Arne Slot’s side.

They not only missed out on a first major trophy since the Dutchman’s arrival but were also eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by PSG.